Washington, DC – The Trump administration filed an amicus brief in an employment nondiscrimination case that says sexual orientation is not covered by Title VII that bars discrimination based on sex. The case in the 2nd Circuit of the US Court of Appeals in New York involves a man who alleges he was fired because he is gay. The plaintiff claims he should be covered by the Civil Rights Act Title VII which covered discrimination based on sex. The Obama administration’s position was that sexual orientation is included in that category.

Undetectable HIV+ men did not infect any HIV- partners

Paris, France – As reported in GarStarNews.com, the world’s largest study on HIV transmission has shown HIV+ men with undetectable viral loads did not transmit HIV to their sexual partners. The results from the Opposites Attract study were presented today at the IAS Conference on HIV Science in Paris. Couples who participated in the study had different HIV statues – one of the men was living with HIV, while the other was HIV negative. The study involved 358 gay couples from Thailand, Brazil and Australia over four years from 2012–2016.

“Ask yourself who is really the friend of women and the LGBT community, Donald Trump with actions or Hillary Clinton with her words? I will tell you who the better friend is, and someday I believe that will be proven out, big-league.” – Donald Trump, June 2016

What a difference 13 shocking and hapless months can make. Thirteen months ago, Donald Trump was on the campaign trail touting himself as a friend to the LGBTQ community, pledging to “fight for you” more bigly than Hillary Rodham Clinton ever could. Pledging to fight against those who would threaten our freedom and beliefs.

The 2016 Pulse massacre reverberates still through Orlando city politics. Councilwoman Patty Sheehan, whose district includes Pulse, talks with Baltimore OUTloud

On June 12th, 2016, a deranged gunman killed 49 people and injured 53 at Pulse, a gay bar and dance club in Orlando. “Some families lost their only child and another family lost a mother. So much pain,” said Commissioner Patty Sheehan, Orlando City Councilwoman who represents the district where Pulse was located and is herself a member of the LGBT community. “It was a hate crime against the LGBTQ people.”

Audiences are invited to enter the enchanting world of Cirque du Soleil’s “Ovo” this month at Baltimore’s Royal Farms Arena. Running from Wednesday, August 23rd – Sunday, August 27th, “Ovo” is a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life. A world where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight, and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. It’s love at first sight when a gawky, quirky fly arrives in this bustling community and a fabulous ladybug catches his eye– and the feeling is mutual.

A few weeks ago I told you about some of the leather events that are coming up in the next few months in our area. Since then I’ve heard about even more events that you’ll want to add to your schedule. So here’s another list of coming events.

We live in the country, so it shouldn’t be much of a surprise that our kids get excited by country-type pursuits. They love campfires, camping, and s’mores. Kids of all ages enjoy the horses, goats, and cows. And, there’s nothing we like more than coming home to our park-like setting.

Let me introduce you to some of my favorite restaurants and watering holes in Asbury Park. When I moved to Asbury Park in 2001, the town was run-down, the boardwalk was nonexistent and reminiscent of the drug-ridden Coney Island beach in Brooklyn of yesteryear. Today it boasts a plethora of delicious, Zagat-rated restaurants, beautiful condos, great watering holes, and big supporters of the Asbury Park LGBTQ community.

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